New Zealand Merino Baby Sweater & Cardigan Knitting Pattern (K3064)
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Baby & Kids Sweater or Cardigan – Naturally K3064
Two stocking-stitch garments in one pattern: a sweater with a short centre-front button opening, and a cardigan with garter-stitch front borders. Both have garter-stitch hems, ribbed cuffs and neckbands. They are knitted flat from the bottom up in separate pieces and sewn together.
Sizes and fit
Ages are approximate. Choose by chest measurement; the finished garments have approximately 5 cm of ease.
| Size | To fit chest | Finished chest | Back neck length | Sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 36 cm | 41 cm | 20 cm | 13 cm |
| 3 months | 41 cm | 46 cm | 23 cm | 15 cm |
| 6–9 months | 46 cm | 51 cm | 25 cm | 17 cm |
| 12–18 months | 51 cm | 56 cm | 29 cm | 19 cm |
| 2–3 years | 56 cm | 61 cm | 33 cm | 23 cm |
| 3–4 years | 61 cm | 66 cm | 37 cm | 26 cm |
Yarn requirements
Use Naturally New Zealand Merino Prints DK/8ply, held single. Allowances use 138 metres per 50 g and are approximate. The printed colour sequence varies with size and where you begin in the yarn.
The allowance is for one sweater or one cardigan, not both garments together.
| Size | One garment | Cardigan buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 276 m | 4 |
| 3 months | 276 m | 4 |
| 6–9 months | 414 m | 4 |
| 12–18 months | 414 m | 5 |
| 2–3 years | 552 m | 5 |
| 3–4 years | 690 m | 5 |
Each sweater needs one button. The samples use shades 1534, 1353 and 1354.
Tension
22 stitches × 30 rows over 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4.00 mm needles. Wash and dry a swatch before measuring; adjust needle size to achieve the pattern tension.
Needles and notions
- 3.25 mm, 3.75 mm and 4.00 mm knitting needles.
- Stitch holders, stitch markers and a tapestry needle.
- One button for the sweater, or the cardigan button count shown above.
Skills and preparation
Suitable for a confident knitter ready to practise garment construction. Techniques include garter stitch, ribbing, stocking stitch, increases, decreases, buttonholes, picked-up neckbands and seaming. The cardigan instructions offer buttonholes on either side.
Pattern format
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below)
Choose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. This purchase is the Naturally K3064 pattern only; yarn, tools and notions are purchased separately.
Frequently asked questions
Are both garment designs included?
Yes. The pattern includes a sweater and a cardigan. Buy yarn for each garment separately if making both.
Where is the sweater's button opening?
It is at the centre front below the neckline, with overlapping garter-stitch edges.
Are the cardigan front borders picked up later?
No. The garter-stitch front borders are worked with the fronts; the neckband is picked up during finishing.
For an alternative sweater neckline, see K3063 Crew Neck or Boat Neck Sweater.